According to data released on Sept. 16 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, growth in wages continues to fall short of the constant upward trend in the Consumer Price Index….
PSU study finds increase in global methane emissions
A new study published by scientists at Portland State suggests—contrary to the findings of several previous studies—methane emissions into the Earth’s atmosphere are continuing to increase into the 21st century….
We get by with a little help…
It’s no secret that college is expensive. The average 4-year college student graduates with $29,000 in student loan debt. The ever-rising student debt brings new meaning to the age-old stereotype…
President Wiewel addresses free speech on campus
On the morning of Sept. 27, Portland State President Wim Wiewel emailed a letter to members of the PSU community with the subject line “My thoughts on free speech.” In…
Deceit, restitution and change: PSU leaves Higher One
Higher One—the financial institution that’s been the gatekeeper for Portland State’s financial aid disbursements since 2004—recently faced investigation for deceptive financial practices. Higher One and its cohort WEX Bank have…
Former PSU President Dan Bernstine passes away
Former Portland State President Dan Bernstine passed away late last week at the age of 69. Current PSU President Wim Wiewel issued a statement on Sept. 26. The statement reads…
Engineering alumni win green tech prize for ‘liquid wire’
As technology advances and our population grows, engineers and businesses are increasingly looking to green technology solutions for a more sustainable future. This September, Portland State electrical and computer engineering…
President Wim Wiewel issues statement of resignation
Wim Wiewel issued a notice of his intent to resign from the presidency at Portland State, this morning. Wiewel will complete the 2016-17 academic year, during which the Board of…
Pokemon Go brings crowds to campus
Pokemon Go may leave its player base glued to their screens, but the augmented reality mobile game has brought a horde of students out of their dorms to explore campus,…
Sexual assault ‘vastly underreported,’ say 30 U.S. Senators
A recent letter from 30 U.S. senators, including Oregon’s Ron Wyden, stated that nearly 91 percent of colleges in the U.S. reported no incidents of interpersonal violence on campus to…
“This Can’t be Justice”
With additional reporting by Andy Ngo Thursday, July 7, the day was beginning to fade, but for the Portlanders involved in the anti-police brutality protest organized by Don’t Shoot Portland,…